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Ref no:
SOA11516
Published:
12/08/2025
Closes:
26/08/2025
Location:
Walker Road Operations Depot Ayr Ayrshire, KA8 9LE
Salary:
£27,647 - £28,264 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION

To undertake duties connected with the removal of domestic, commercial and industrial
refuse from all types of locations by working as part of a team to carry out waste collection.

To undertake driving duties involving non LGV refuse collection vehicles, recycling, street
cleaning and other waste management vehicles. To be responsible for vehicle and crew on a daily basis.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS 

Here’s what we can offer! 

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
  • Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
  • A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
  • Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 4 plus a Non Core (5%).

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is:

  • Monday 0545 - 1400 Friday 0545 - 1330 Saturday 0600 - 1800 Sunday 0600 - 1800
  • Monday 1345 - 2200 Friday 1315 - 2100 Saturday 0600 - 1800 Sunday 0600 - 1800
  • Days off Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Shift work alternate weeks

 

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